14<\/strong>. And he said<\/em> ] Clearly, to Gehazi. This the LXX. adds.<\/p>\n Verily she hath no child<\/em> ] R.V. son<\/strong>. The R.V. is correct, though it seems from the whole narrative that the woman was childless. Of the great grief felt from want of children we learn in the history of Hannah (1Sa 1:10-11<\/span>). Gehazi had probably learnt that this was a sorrow in the family at Shunem.<\/p>\n Verse 14<\/span>. What then<\/B><\/I> is <\/B>to be done for her?<\/B><\/I>] It seems that the woman retired as soon as she had delivered the answer mentioned in the preceding verse.<\/P> <\/p>\n What then is to be done for her?<\/B> hast thou observed any thing which she wants or desires? For the prophet kept himself much in his chamber, whilst Gehazi went more freely about the house, as his occasions led him. <\/P> <\/p>\n And he said<\/strong>,…. That is, Elisha to Gehazi, when he returned to him, and told him what the Shunammite said:<\/p>\n what then is to be done for her<\/strong>? something he thought should be done in gratitude, the favours they had received, and advises with his servant what could be thought of, he being one about the house:<\/p>\n and Gehazi answered, verily she hath no child, and her husband is old<\/strong>; and so not likely to have any by him; as children were always very desirable by women, and especially in those days, the servant suggests, that no doubt to have one would be very acceptable to her.<\/p>\n (14) And he said<\/strong>i.e.<\/em>, when Gehazi had reported the womans reply.<\/p>\n She hath no child.<\/strong>Which was at once a misfortune and a reproach. (Comp. Gen. 30:23<\/span>; 1Sa. 1:6-7<\/span>; Luk. 1:25<\/span>; Deu. 7:13-14<\/span>; Psa. 128:3-4<\/span>.)<\/p>\n In order to have a clear conception of the great earnestness manifested among all the Israelites for children, it should be remembered that this was with an eye to the coming Messiah. That promised seed every Israelite was extremely anxious should spring from his family. Hence Gehazi concluded that a son would be so highly esteemed a blessing. And hence the Shunammite’s expressions of joy were so lively.<\/p>\n 2Ki 4:14 And he said, What then [is] to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.<\/p>\n Ver. 14. What then is to be done for her?<\/strong> ] So great a prophet disdaineth not to consult and advise with his servant; and all his care is how to express his thankfulness to his hostess.<\/p>\n she hath no child: Gen 15:2, Gen 15:3, Gen 17:17, Gen 18:10-14, Gen 25:21, Gen 30:1, Jdg 13:2, 1Sa 1:2, 1Sa 1:8, Luk 1:7<\/p>\n 2Ki 4:14-15. And he said, What then is to be done for her? The above answer being returned to his master by Gehazi, Elisha asked him what he thought might be most welcome to her, as if he had said, Hast thou observed any thing which she wants or desires? For the prophet kept himself much in his chamber, while Gehazi went more freely about the house, as occasion led him. Gehazi answered, Verily, she hath no child <\/p>\n She has a great estate, but no son to leave it to, and is past hopes of having any, her husband being old: if Elisha can obtain this favour from God for her, it will be the removal of that which, at present, was her only grievance. Those kindnesses are the most welcome which are most suited to our necessities. When he had called her, she stood at the door Either out of modesty, or reverence, or an unwillingness to disturb him.<\/p>\n 4:14 And he said, What then [is] to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath {l} no child, and her husband is old.<\/p>\n (l) Which was shameful and therefore he would that his master should pray to God for her that she might be fruitful.<\/p>\n And he said, What then [is] to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. 14. And he said ] Clearly, to Gehazi. This the LXX. adds. Verily she hath no child ] R.V. son. 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Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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